Santos' decisive night: Lacking big stars, will they win?
Santos prepares for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana against Macará, needing only a draw to ensure qualification after a 2-1 win in the first leg.
Santos's decisive night: Lacking big stars, will they win
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Why this is important
This match is not only important for Santos' qualification to the Copa Sudamericana but also affects their season. The absence of many key players like Neymar and Gabigol could have a big impact on the team's scoring ability and tactics. If Santos cannot achieve good results, they will face great pressure in the relegation battle in the Brazilian national championship.
Main point
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Tonight, Santos will have an important match at the Copa Sudamericana when facing Macará. This match takes place at 7 pm (Brazil time) at Bellavista Stadium in Ambato, Ecuador. This is the second leg of the round of 16, and Santos has the advantage of a 2-1 win in the first leg at Vila.
To ensure the next round, Santos only needs a draw. Meanwhile, home team Macará needs to win with a difference of at least two goals to advance to the next round. If Macará wins by only one goal, the match will go into a penalty shootout to determine the next team. The team that passes will receive 700,000 euros in prize money and will meet Atlético Mineiro in the quarterfinals.
Coach Guillermo Sanguinetti decided to rest some key players in the latest match at the Ecuadorian national championship. The likes of Etchebarne, Marrufo, Cazares, Matías Miranda and top scorer Franco Posse will not be present in this match. Besides, Santos is also facing a relegation battle. In the context of an important direct match with Mirassol, coach Cuca decided to let Igor Vinícius, Barreal, Neymar and Gabigol not participate in the trip to Ambato.
Besides, Santos also has a number of other absent players due to injury such as Gabriel Menino (left knee injury), Gabriel Bontempo (right thigh pain), Pepê Fermino (right thigh injury) and Lucas Veríssimo (in the process of recovery). Escobar is also suspended and will not be able to participate in this important match.
Santos' force situation is difficult, but they are still expected to get good results in this match to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana. Fans are waiting for an impressive performance from their team to overcome this challenge.
What happens next
If Santos can maintain a draw or win, they will advance to the quarter-finals and face Atlético Mineiro. On the contrary, if Macará wins by two goals, they will eliminate Santos from the Copa Sudamericana. The result of this match will decide not only Santos' fate in the tournament but also affect the team's mentality in the next matches in the domestic tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Santos vs Macará match take place?
The match Santos vs Macará takes place at 7 pm (Brazil time) today.
What result does Santos need to continue?
Santos only needs a draw to ensure qualification.
How many goals does Macara need to win to advance?
Macará needs to win by at least two goals to advance to the next round.
Does this match have any impact on the rankings?
Santos is facing a relegation battle in the Ecuadorian national championship.
Does Santos have any players absent from this match?
Yes, Santos will not have the presence of Neymar, Gabigol and some other players due to injury or rest.
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